Lola Falana is an American singer and dancer who rose to fame in the 1960s. She was known for her performances on television variety shows, as well as her roles in films such as The Liberation of L.B. Jones and The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh. She was also a successful recording artist, releasing several albums throughout her career. Her most successful single was 'Ain't No Stopping Us Now, ' which reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart in 1979.